Themed Guided Tours

Psychic Tour:

Psychic Tours explore the paranormal

Do you believe in the paranormal? Both believers and non-believers alike are fascinated by the psychic stories and phenomena described by our resident psychic guide.

To really be immersed in the psychic experience, you will need 2½ hours to hear the history of the Maitland Gaol and the people who have passed through its walls. Be ready for some truly mystifying tales, the answers to which you can decide for yourself.

We don’t guarantee any ghostly activity, but many visitors experience an eerie feeling. Your guide will lead you in this experience. If you are lucky, there may be time for a palm reading or two at the end of the tour.

This tour is not available for children under 14 years as it is conducted at night and the information presented is of an adult and/or confronting nature.

Regularly presented as a public evening Torchlight Tour or for private groups. Availability of this tour is limited so early booking is especially recommended. 

Email us and let us know if you have had any eerie or spooky Maitland Gaol experiences.

Ex-Inmate Tour:

Experience what life was like behind bars from those who knew it best - an Ex-Inmate

A 1½ hour experience of Maitland Gaol from the perspective of one who knew it well – an ex-inmate!

Your guide will explain the history of this maximum security facility and how he survived in the state’s penal system. Plenty of stories about life within the regimented and restrictive world that is life behind bars. Ask your guide any question about the inside but be ready for the answer!

Our most popular tour, it is not for the squeamish but if you can take it you won’t get a better insight into the real reason for the facility’s existence.

Not recommended for children under the age of 14 as the information presented may include adult themes, course language and drug and sexual references. Attendance of children under 14 years is at the discretion of the child’s parent or guardian who must accompany the child.

Regularly presented as a public day tour on weekends and as an evening Torchlight Tour or for private groups.

History Tour:

Learn the facts on a History Tour

Immerse yourself in the history of Maitland Gaol on this 1½ tour, discovering stories of all sorts of heroes and villains.

Our expert guides are regularly undertaking and updating research to give you the most informed tour of this 150-year-old institution. Delve into all parts of the site and learn of the changes that have occurred in prisoner treatment throughout the life of this oldest continuously operating correctional facility in Australia.

From the English Pentonville Model of the original cell blocks to the modern Maximum Security 5 Wing and the many ancillary buildings scattered throughout the site.

This tour is occasionally presented as a public evening Torchlight Tour but is mainly presented for private groups where it may be adapted to highlight particular aspects of the facility at the request of the group organisers. It is suitable for children.